Tech teachers hit the ground running at the NWU
Representatives from more than 40 technical schools in the Free State recently gathered at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark for a three-day workshop on marketing and communication within the secondary school environment. “These days, schools are run like businesses,” says Mr Wimpie Lodewyk, deputy chief education…
Colleagues move up the academic ladder
Hard work, talent and commitment do not go unnoticed at the North-West University (NWU). Two academics from the campus in Mahikeng are moving up the academic ladder on the strength of their scholarly track records. They are Dr Lufuno Makhado, the acting Programme Manager: Research and Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing Sciences (SONS),…
NWU academic receives prestigious award from Nigerian Psychological Association
Ground-breaking research on African migrants in Europe has earned Prof Erhabor Idemudia some coveted awards and accolades. The latest is a prestigious fellowship from the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA). Erhabor, a research professor in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, was awarded…
History Conference set to rethink colonialism
The North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark will be hosting the Regional History Studies South Africa Conference on 23 and 24 November 2017. The theme of this year’s conferenced will be “Rethinking Colonialism in South Africa”. Prof David Coplan from the University of the Witwatersrand will be the keynote speaker and no less…
Caster Semenya en Jean Verster as die beste in die land aangewys
2017 was ’n fenomenale jaar met vele suksesse en mylpale vir die Noordwes-Universiteitstudent (NWU-student) Caster Semenya en haar afrigter, Jean Verster, wat deel is van die NWU se Hoëprestasieinstituut. Hulle het die jaar op volle vaart begin met Caster wat ’n aantal nasionale en internasionale titels onder Jean se toesig gewen het. Hulle…
NWU bats smash records
Potchefstroom is not only experiencing a regular rainfall during the past few weeks, cricket runs are also coming down in floods. Let’s rephrase: we are seeing a downpour of runs like never before. The cricket team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom is waging a reign of terror in the 50-overs game of the North-…
NWU creates awareness on World Diabetes Day
With 318 million people globally being at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) saw the need to create awareness on World Diabetes Day*. AUTHeR together with Dischem Pharmacy, the Department of Health, the Heart Foundation and the NWU’s Centre of…
Alumni Association shares more than just memories
There are many reasons why it is important to support your alma mater after graduating from university. The most important reason being a selfless commitment towards the success of the next generation of graduates. When speaking to Mpho Mosia, an executive committee member of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Young Alumni Association, his…
NWU expert appointed as CEO of Economic Development Council of South Africa
An expert in local economic development from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Danie Meyer, has been elected as the chief executive officer of the newly established Economic Development Council of South Africa. Prof Meyer is an associate professor in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark.…
Bridging The Mathematical Gap 2018 – taking the sting out of mathematics
Four years since the inception of the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme at the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark, many learners have not only overcome their anxiety for mathematics, but are also flourishing as students pursuing their university studies within the BCom and BSc fields. Many of these…
NWU shines at 2017 Pendoring Awards
The North-West University (NWU’s) name was held high at the recent Pendoring Awards in Johannesburg, with four wins in this annual competition that recognises the best efforts in promoting and stimulating advertising in all of South Africa’s indigenous languages. Three of the NWU’s final-year graphic design students of 2016 won prestigious…
Textbook takes a fresh look at teaching and learning history and geography
It is said that without a knowledge of history, origin, place and culture, people would be like trees without roots. Although we are all in agreement, this statement rings especially true for Prof Elize van Eeden and Dr Pieter Warnich of the North-West University (NWU). These two highly regarded senior lecturers and researchers in history and…
Final-year nursing students take the oath of service
For anyone in the nursing profession, an unforgettable career milestone comes when nursing students take the nurses’ pledge of service. It was with solemnity and reverence that final-year nursing students took part in their oath-taking and awards ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Mahikeng on 17 November. In taking the…
Musa speaks up at Global Leadership Summit
The inspiring story of Dr Musawenkosi “Musa” Saurombe, who at 23 is one of Africa’s youngest female PhD graduates, earned her an invitation to speak at the Global Leadership Summit 2017. Now a postdoctoral research fellow in the Global Innovators Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area within the Faculty of Economic and Management…
NWU appoints new deputy vice-chancellor for campus in Mahikeng
The North-West University (NWU) Council appointed Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa as the new deputy vice-chancellor for assigned functions and operations for its campus in Mahikeng during its meeting on 23 November. She is appointed for a term of five years. In addition to her extensive knowledge and experience in various areas of teaching, research…
Optentia welcomes two new extraordinary professors
The research focus area Optentia on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, welcomed two new extraordinary professors in the sub-programme Ageing and Generational Dynamics during a recent prestige lecture event. The addition of Prof Isabella Aboderin and Prof Nora Keating further expands the expertise and impact of the…
Alumni Gala Evening – a night to remember
The alumni community of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has grown used to elegant evening events with good wine, great music and dear friends. As in the past, this year’s rendition of the NWU Alumni Gala function did not disappoint. The theme of the evening was Black and Gold and patrons took to the red carpet in…
Fond farewell to final-year students
The alumni office of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently hosted an afternoon get-together to wish students who are currently in their final year of studies – and who will be joining the world of work as young professionals in 2018 – a fond farewell This is however not a final goodbye, says Zanele Ngobese,…
Demi-Leigh crowned Miss Universe
NWU alumna Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned as the new Miss Universe. On Sunday night in Las Vegas the 22-year-old beauty and current Miss South Africa beat more than 90 participants from across the globe to be named the first South African to hold this prestigious title since Margaret Gardiner 39 years ago. During the NWU’s Alumni…